Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*t
"BREAKING NEWS: Your dream life (and your dream bod) isn’t just going to happen because you made a vision board. Join Oonagh Duncan (fitness expert and bestselling author of Healthy As F*ck/Ditch The Diet) to examine the habits of kicking ass every day - so you can create a life of no regrets. Whether you want to lose weight, get rich, or save the whales while writing bestselling mystery novels- get ready to be inspired. This isn’t about incantations and putting the right crystals in your bra. This is about having the courage to take responsibility for your life, the grit to do the actual work and—most importantly—constantly training your brain to be your b*tch. Here’s what you can expect: Sometimes you’ll get the most tender loving b*tch slap in your ear about why you need to exercise - even when you don’t f*cking feel like it. Sometimes you’ll get a sleep expert teach you the exact steps on how to fall back asleep at 3am so you don’t feel like a zombie all day. Sometimes you’ll hear from someone who ran the marathon, kicked the addiction or manifested their dream threesome on the beach and you’ll think “If they can do it, so can I” And when you start thinking thoughts like that… you will be inspired to stop drifting and being a victim of your circumstances - and start actively creating the life you want. It takes Goals. It takes Grit. And it takes some Woo-Woo Sh*t."
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*t
How To Stop Buying Crap You Don't Need with Ashlee Piper
Let me ask you something. Ever opened your front door to a mini mountain of Amazon boxes and felt a twinge of shame? Like maybe you’re buying crap you don’t even need just to numb out after a long day? (Same, babe. Same.) This week, I sat down with Ashlee Piper. Sustainability badass. TED speaker. Author of No New Things. And we’re talking about why you might wanna stop clicking “Buy Now”… at least for a little while.
Now, don’t get it twisted. This isn’t about being a minimalist monk or living off-grid in linen. Ashlee’s approach is funny, relatable AF, and shockingly freeing. We dig into the mental clutter our stuff creates, why malls are cold (WTF), and how overconsumption is totally messing with our health, our wallets, and yes, the planet.
If you’ve been wondering how to shop less, save money, and actually feel better in your own life without giving up fun or flair, this episode is your permission slip to hit pause on the consumer hamster wheel.
Ashlee breaks down her No New Things challenge (don't worry, you can still buy groceries and get your roots done) and how making that one small commitment can totally shift your mindset around joy, self-worth, and your damn sock drawer.
What’s Inside:
- How shopping became our go-to numbing agent and what to do instead
- Why your clutter might be jacking up your cortisol levels
- The “Super System” that’ll help you buy less without feeling deprived
- The surprising ripple effects of not buying anything new (spoiler: it’s not just about money)
So real talk
Are you buying stuff to solve a problem it was never meant to solve? Like, is the third sequined throw pillow gonna heal your burnout? What if peace and pride actually came from not buying more but enjoying what you already have? What if you could be the kind of person who is rich in time, mental space, and self-trust? Because you can be. I want to hear what this stirs up for you. DM me on Instagram and tell me what you're holding onto…or finally letting go of.
Mentioned in This Episode:
No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet and Your Sanity
Buy Nothing Project
Freecycle
American Time Use Study → (Google this gem for stats on how much time you're wasting looking for your damn keys)
Sarah Lazarovic’s book: A Bunch of Pretty Things I Didn’t Buy
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good
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